Holcim

What Holcim does

Holcim Belgium is the Belgian operating subsidiary of Holcim Ltd, a Swiss-listed global building materials group (SIX: LHN). The company manufactures and distributes cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and dry mortars/special binders across four business segments through a network of 26 operational sites in Belgium, including the Obourg cement plant, multiple concrete batching plants, quarries, and dry mortar facilities (Cantillana, Compaktuna subsidiaries). It employs approximately 985–1,000 people in Belgium and reported annual turnover of €405M. Its product portfolio spans standard Portland cements (CEM I–V), the proprietary low-carbon ECOPlanet cement line (>40% CO2 reduction), the ECOPact green concrete range (30–100% CO2 reduction versus OPC), specialty concretes (Hydromedia, FIBEROC, Printroc, Underoc, Ultrafastroc, etc.), aggregates, and the Dorodur/Dorofix/Doroport specialty binders; it also operates Geocycle, a circular waste co-processing service.

The business model is sales-led with a hybrid direct-to-customer component. Cement, concrete, and aggregates are sold via field account managers, technical sales representatives, and the "Accès Pro" professional portal; specialty mortars flow through Cantillana and Compaktuna distribution networks; Geocycle generates fee-based revenue from industrial and municipal waste clients. Pricing is quote-based, volume-dependent, and not publicly disclosed. End markets split across infrastructure and civil engineering (large public works, energy projects), professional builders and contractors, specialty trades (tile, plaster, screed), and industrial waste producers. The GO4ZERO programme is the strategic centrepiece, targeting carbon-neutral Belgian operations by 2030 via a new cement plant, carbon capture with Air Liquide (up to 1.1 Mt CO2/year), renewable energy integration including a 31 MW floating solar plant with TotalEnergies, and the new Rive Gauche quarry supplying low-carbon raw materials.

Holcim Belgium is implementing a deliberate sustainability-led positioning and capex programme, supported by EU Innovation Fund selection (2023), Top Employer Belgium 2025 certification, and supply wins on flagship projects such as Elia's Princess Elisabeth Island (3.5 GW offshore wind energy hub, using ECOPlanet cement). Growth is being pursued through both organic decarbonisation investments and bolt-on acquisitions (Mark Desmedt BV in 2024, Jacobs Beton in 2026).

Name

Holcim

Legal name

Holcim (Belgique) SA

Website

https://holcim.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Holcim Belgium manufactures and distributes cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and dry mortars across Belgium via 26 sites and ~1,000 employees, serving contractors, infrastructure developers, and industrial clients through proprietary low-carbon product lines ECOPlanet and ECOPact under its GO4ZERO carbon-neutrality programme.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Manufacturing (Cement, Concrete, Aggregates, Dry Mortars)

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (327320), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying (21239), Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing (324121)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400)

akta.pro primary industry

Cement Manufacturing (Portland, Blended & Specialty) (IMADAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aggregate Processing & Value-Added Products (Washing, Screening, Asphalt/Concrete Aggregates) (IMAKAHAH), Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL)

Keywords

• Ready-mix concrete
• Cement manufacturing
• Low-carbon cement
• Construction aggregates
• Dry mortars binders

Headquarters

HQ city

Nivelles

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cement Sales: Holcim Belgium manufactures and sells a wide range of cement products including standard cements (CEM I, CEM II, CEM III, CEM V) and the low-carbon ECOPlanet range. Products are sold in bulk (vrac) and bagged formats to professional customers including construction companies, contractors, and precast manufacturers. Pricing is typically quote-based and volume-dependent.
2. Ready-Mix Concrete (Béton prêt à l'emploi): Production and sale of ready-mix concrete through a network of concrete batching plants across Belgium. Includes standard BENOR-certified concrete, the ECOPact green concrete range, and specialised products such as permeable, fibre-reinforced, and ultra-fast-setting concrete for specific applications.
3. Aggregates (Granulats): Extraction and sale of aggregates (sand, gravel, crushed stone) from Belgian quarries, used as raw materials for concrete, masonry, asphalt, and construction applications including hydraulic infrastructure, rail infrastructure, and sports facilities.
4. Dry Mortars & Speciality Binders: Sale of dry mortar products including tile adhesives, plasters, floor screeds, jointing compounds, and specialty binders (Dorodur, Dorofix, Doroport, Dorosol) for specific construction applications such as harbor infrastructure and road construction.
5. Geocycle Co-processing: Treatment and valorisation of non-recyclable waste in cement kilns, converting waste into alternative fuels and raw materials. Revenue is generated through waste processing fees from industrial clients and municipalities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Holcim Belgium manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of construction materials organised into four business segments: Cement (standard Portland, Portland limestone, blast-furnace, and composite cements), Concrete (BENOR-certified ready-mix, ECOPact low-carbon range, and ~20 specialised formulations), Aggregates (sand, gravel, crushed stone for concrete, masonry, asphalt, and infrastructure), and Dry Mortars/Special Binders (tile adhesives, plasters, floor screeds, jointing compounds). The company also operates Geocycle, a circular economy service co-processing non-recyclable waste into alternative fuels for cement kilns.

Product overview

Holcim Belgium offers a comprehensive portfolio of construction materials organized into four main business segments: Cement, Concrete (Béton), Aggregates (Granulats), and Dry Mortars/Special Binders. The cement portfolio includes standard Portland cements (CEM I), Portland limestone cements (CEM II), blast furnace cements (CEM III), and composite cements (CEM V), marketed under branded lines including ECOPlanet (low-carbon), Holcim White, Holcim Classic, and Holcim Strong. The concrete range features ready-mix concrete certified to BENOR standards, specialized concrete products under the ECOPact green concrete brand (offering 30-100% CO2 reduction), and technical solutions such as Hydromedia (permeable concrete), fiber-reinforced (FIBEROC), 3D-printable (Printroc), and underwater (Underoc) concrete. The portfolio includes approximately 20+ specialized concrete product lines for specific applications. Aggregates include ready-mix concrete, precast elements, bituminous mixtures, bound and unbound mixes, and specialized infrastructure solutions for rail, hydraulic, and sports applications. Special binders are offered under the Dorodur, Dorofix, Doroport, and Dorosol brands for industrial applications. Supporting services include Geocycle for circular economy waste processing, and the GO4ZERO program for carbon neutrality by 2030.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECOPlanet: Low-carbon cement product line with CO2 footprint reduced by more than 40% compared to standard cements.
• ECOPact
• Hydromedia
• GO4ZERO
• Geocycle
• Cantillana
• Compaktuna

Products and services

• Cement (Standard Portland, Portland Limestone, Blast-Furnace, and Composite Cements) Standard cements (CEM I, CEM II, CEM III, CEM V) sold in bulk (vrac) and bagged formats to professional customers including construction companies, contractors, and precast manufacturers. Includes branded variants such as Holcim Fast & Strong, Holcim White, Holcim Classic, and Holcim Strong.
• ECOPlanet Low-Carbon Cement Low-carbon cement product line that reduces CO2 footprint by more than 40% compared to standard cements, used in sustainable construction projects. Deployed in major infrastructure such as the Princess Elisabeth Island energy island for Elia Group.
• BENOR Ready-Mix Concrete (Béton BENOR) Ready-mix concrete certified to Belgian BENOR quality standards for construction applications, produced and delivered through a network of concrete batching plants across Belgium.
• ECOPact Green Concrete Green concrete range offering 30 to 100% reduction in carbon emissions compared to standard OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement), without compromising performance. The broadest range of green concrete in the sector.
• Hydromedia Permeable Concrete Permeable decorative concrete that allows water infiltration and helps reduce flooding risk, meeting government requirements for rainwater infiltration and retention in urban areas.
• Aggregates (Granulats) Extraction and sale of aggregates (sand, gravel, crushed stone) from Belgian quarries, used as raw materials for ready-mix concrete, precast elements, bituminous mixtures, bound and unbound mixes, and specialised infrastructure solutions for rail, hydraulic, and sports applications.
• Special Binders (Dorodur, Dorofix, Doroport, Dorosol) Special cement binders marketed under the Dorodur, Dorofix, Doroport P, Doroport S, and Dorosol C brands for industrial applications requiring high durability, chemical resistance, and specific performance (port infrastructure, road construction, fixing/anchoring).
• Geocycle Co-Processing Waste Management Service Circular economy and co-processing service that transforms non-recyclable waste into alternative fuels and raw materials for cement production. Revenue is generated through waste processing fees from industrial clients and municipalities.
• Steelroc Reinforced Concrete Reinforced concrete solution for industrial and commercial applications requiring enhanced durability and structural integrity.
• FIBEROC Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Fiber-reinforced concrete product line for applications requiring enhanced crack resistance and durability.
• Aquaroc Water-Resistant Concrete Concrete solution designed for aquatic and marine applications with enhanced water resistance properties.
• Drainroc Permeable Drainage Concrete Permeable concrete product designed for drainage and water management applications in civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Roadroc Road Construction Concrete Concrete solution specifically designed for road construction and infrastructure projects.
• Printroc 3D-Printable Concrete 3D-printed concrete technology for innovative construction methods and complex architectural forms.
• Underoc Underwater Concrete
• Ultrafastroc Ultra-Fast-Setting Concrete Ultra-fast setting concrete for rapid construction and repair applications where accelerated strength development is required.
• Guniroc Shotcrete / Gunite Concrete Gunite/shotcrete application concrete for underground construction, tunnels, and slope stabilization.
• Dalroc Drainage Concrete Drainage concrete solution for civil engineering and infrastructure projects requiring water management.
• CAVIFORM Concrete Formwork System Concrete formwork system for construction applications requiring precise shaping and molding.
• Granuroc Decorative Concrete Aesthetic concrete product for residential and commercial developments with decorative finish options.
• Maigroc Marine Concrete Concrete product designed for marine environments with enhanced salt and seawater resistance.
• Niceroc Decorative Concrete Decorative concrete solution for architectural and aesthetic applications.
• Rollroc Roller-Compacted Concrete Roller-compacted concrete for heavy-duty industrial flooring and pavements.
• Sccroc Self-Compacting Concrete Self-compacting concrete that flows and settles under its own weight without vibration.
• Sliproc Slip-Form Concrete Slip-form concrete solution for continuous casting and forming of structures.
• Hdroc Hydraulic Concrete Hydraulic concrete designed for water-retaining structures and hydraulic engineering applications.
• Hillroc Slope Stabilization Concrete Concrete solution for hillside and terrain stabilization applications.
• Cantillana Facade Systems & Building Solutions Holcim Belgium's wholly-owned subsidiary brand providing facade systems and building solutions, including dry mortars distributed through its own network to specialist trade contractors.
• Compaktuna Specialty Construction Mortars Holcim Belgium's core operating subsidiary producing dry mortars, plasters, tile adhesives, grouts, floor screeds, and specialty building products, distributed through its own network to specialist trade contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• ECOPlanet cement reduces CO2 footprint by >40% compared to standard cements
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• TotalEnergiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2026TotalEnergies and Holcim inaugurated a 31 MW floating solar power plant at the Obourg site in Belgium on March 21, 2026. The plant is Europe's largest floating solar installation dedicated to self-consumption, generating renewable electricity for Holcim's cement operations, supporting the GO4ZERO decarbonisation objectives.
• Air LiquidecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026Air Liquide and Holcim signed an agreement (February 2026) to develop a carbon capture solution for Holcim's cement plant in Obourg, Belgium. Air Liquide will supply oxygen and its proprietary Cryocap™ OXY technology to capture up to 1.1 million tonnes of CO2 per year. Captured CO2 will be transported via pipelines to a CO2 Export Hub (such as Antwerp@C) for permanent offshore storage in the North Sea. This is part of Holcim's GO4ZERO programme targeting carbon neutrality for Belgium by 2030. Subject to Final Investment Decision, additional value chain partnerships, and public sector support.
• Elia GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2024Elia Group is constructing the Princess Elisabeth Island — the world's first artificial energy island in the North Sea — using 23 concrete caissons manufactured with Holcim's ECOPlanet low-carbon cement in Vlissingen, Netherlands. Once operational, the island will bundle 3.5 GW of offshore wind energy capacity connecting to Belgium, the UK, and Denmark, supporting the EU's 100 GW offshore energy target by 2030. ECOPlanet cement reduces CO2 footprint by more than 40% compared to standard cements.
• BASF AntwerpenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced within the Kairos@C carbon capture project context. Air Liquide and BASF Antwerpen are co-developing a CCS project in Antwerp, Belgium, targeting capture of CO2 from hydrogen, ammonia, and ethylene oxide production, with permanent storage in the North Sea. Holcim Belgium is referenced separately for its own CCS ambitions in Belgium.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Vicat Group: French-headquartered cement, concrete, and aggregates producer with overlapping product portfolio (CEM I–V cements, ready-mix concrete, aggregates) and similar regional scope across France/Belgium. Vicat operates Belgian-ready production (e.g., previously in Haccourt) and competes head-to-head with Holcim Belgium in BENOR-certified concrete and bagged cement SKUs.
• CBR (Heidelberg Materials Belgium): Belgian subsidiary of Heidelberg Materials operating cement grinding, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates activities in Belgium. Direct domestic competitor to Holcim Belgium across cement, concrete, and aggregates segments, sharing the same BENOR-certified public-works procurement channel.
• Compagnie des Ciments Belges (CCB / Italcementi/Calcia): Historical Belgian cement producer now part of Heidelberg Materials France (Ciments Calcia). Direct legacy competitor to Holcim Belgium in Belgian cementitious binders and ready-mix concrete; shares BENOR procurement channel and contractor customer base.
• Aggregate Industries (Holcim subsidiary, UK): UK subsidiary of parent Holcim Ltd producing aggregates, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and cement-bound products. Sister entity within the Holcim group with near-identical product portfolio and customer profile; serves as the closest internal benchmark for Holcim Belgium's go-to-market and operations.

Broad incumbents

• Heidelberg Materials: Global German-headquartered cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete major operating across Europe including Belgium via CBR. Provides broad overlap with Holcim Belgium's portfolio but at group-wide scale with a much larger geographic footprint.
• CRH plc: Irish-headquartered global building materials group with cement, aggregates, and concrete operations in Western Europe. Competes with Holcim Belgium on larger infrastructure and concrete deals across the Benelux region as part of a broader portfolio.
• CEMEX: Mexican-headquartered global cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates producer with European operations. Overlaps with Holcim Belgium in cement and concrete product categories and competes for EU low-carbon infrastructure tenders.
• Titan Cement Group: Greek-headquartered international cement and building materials producer with operations across Southeastern Europe, the US, and Brazil. Compares on cement manufacturing profile and decarbonization roadmap but is largely non-overlapping geographically.

Regional players

• Buzzi SpA: Italian-headquartered cement and ready-mix concrete group with primary geographic focus on Italy and Central/Eastern Europe. Comparable in cement product mix and EU regulatory exposure but does not directly contest the Belgian market.

Others

• Lhoist Group: Belgian-headquartered global leader in lime and dolomite products, headquartered near Holcim Belgium. Adjacent mineral-based industrial materials producer serving similar heavy-industry, steel, environmental, and construction-adjacent customers; complements rather than directly competes in cement/concrete.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holcim-belgium
• Instagraminstagram.com/holcim.ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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